Kennebunk Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.34° N 70.51° W

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
14.5° C
3.3° 

Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Kennebunk Beach.

Honestly, folks, it's a pretty grim picture for the next 16 days. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. The water is sitting at a very chilly 58°F right now, which is a massive 5°F colder than usual for this time of year. That's not just a little nippy; that's a full-on polar bear plunge. The ocean's got a weak combined swell energy of only 233 on Wednesday, and it doesn't get much better from there.

The first glimmer of something *surfable* appears on Thursday morning, the 23rd. The swell is tiny at 3ft from the SSE, with a short period of 8 seconds, but the wind is glassy. That light air from the SE will make the surface clean, so you could get some fun little waves on a log. It's not going to blow your mind, but it's surfable. The energy is still weak at 143. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore and chop it up.

Friday the 24th is a write-off, with the swell dropping to 3ft and the energy falling to 81. The weekend is even smaller, with high-period junk from the SSE. It's a real struggle.

We get another brief window on Tuesday morning, the 28th. The swell is still only 3ft from the SE, but we get glassy conditions again. The energy is a bit more moderate at 108, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it will be a bit weak and bumpy. It's another one for a longboard if you're desperate.

The next morning, Wednesday the 29th, sees a bit more energy at 173 under a cross-shore wind from the NW, but it's still only 3ft. It's another "ordinary" session.

Then, Thursday morning the 30th is glassy but with a tiny 2ft swell. The best of the whole run might be Friday morning, the 31st. The swell is 4ft from the SSE, with a moderate energy of 123, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. That's the best wind we'll see. It's still a small, short-period swell, but it will be the cleanest of the bunch.

After that, it's a total desert. The second week of August is just flat, with tiny scraps of swell and onshore winds. There's a glassy morning on August 3rd with a 3ft swell, but that's about it. For the most part, the setup is so weak and short-period that it's barely worth getting wet.

Honestly, for a break like this that's so sheltered, it's not surprising to see a blank run like this. It's a tough period. If you've got a kite, this might look more interesting than a paddle board, because the wind is consistent and the waves are poor.

Keep your eyes peeled for next week's forecasts, but for now, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:39PM2.69m
7:19AM2.31m
7:32PM2.65m
8:19AM2.27m
8:27PM2.65m
9:16AM2.27m
9:19PM2.68m
10:07AM2.31m
10:09PM2.73m
10:54AM2.37m
10:54PM2.79m
11:35AM2.44m
11:35PM2.84m
Low Tide
12:19PM0.45m
1:08AM0.38m
1:14PM0.56m
2:08AM0.39m
2:10PM0.61m
3:05AM0.36m
3:04PM0.61m
3:57AM0.31m
3:54PM0.56m
4:43AM0.26m
4:40PM0.50m
5:25AM0.20m
5:22PM0.44m
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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